MONISTAT 3 Reviews (MICONAZOLE NITRATE)Average Rating: 2.9 (389 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MONISTAT 3 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MONISTAT 3 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | first time yeast infection | It works great this was my first yeast infection. I read a lot of reviews saying that it burns once you insert the application. Which wasn't the case for me it didn't burn it wasn't messy it works amazingly. P.s my doctor stated that if it burns then you most of had your infection for a while. I would recommend this product.. | M | 25 | 3 days | 10/18/2012 | 4 | yeast infection | slight burning and itching | I have a feeling the generics are worse than the name brand. I just took the 1 dose ovule ( have taken the 3 day before)...had to take it twice as the first time I took it during the day (box says you can) and it fell out in to the toilet when I had a BM! :-) Inserted the ovule WAY up second time (and before bed), used cooling wipes and cream IMMEDIATELY (all came in the package) and aside from some short term itching and buring and of course, leakage of the product (wear a pad) my infection seems to be clearing up. I think the name brand may burn less than the generics. Maybe it is worth the extra few dollars? | M | 44 | 2 days | 10/16/2007 | 2 | yeast infection | horrible burning and itching | I actually bought the generic store brand -Equate Miconazole 3- (which had the exact same ingredients as Monistat 3) and after inserting this stuff it caused more burning and itching than imaginable! I'm still not sure if I will take the next two doses or not. I DO want to get rid of this yeast infection! | M | 28 | 1 days | 3/27/2008 | 1 | Mild Yeast Infection | Add me to the list. First time in years I'd had a yeast infection, I'd caught it early and tried the M3. Within a minute of inserting the cream, the itching was unbearable. It was truly shocking waves of itching -- much, much worse than what I'd been dealing with from the infection. The only thing that brought the itching down to a tolerable level was a warm bath and getting as much of the cream out as I could. | I'm astonished this product is still on the market with so many complaints. I will be calling my PCP this morning, who prescribed me the antibiotics a few weeks ago that gave me the yeast infection, but from now on, I'll stick with yogurt, diflucan or something from the health store. | M | 35 | 1 days | 3/26/2007 | 1 | yeast infection | Horrific itching and mild burning on first and second application. It lasted for hours and was truly awful. The morning after my second treatment, I had light bleeding and I'm quite sure it's from the irritation of this "treatment." | They should have a warning on the box about the itching and burning. They should have info on the box about whether it's okay to stop this treatment after 1 or 2 days - or, if like an antibiotic, we're supposed to keep going to avoid making things worse. Seriously, they have no helpful info on the box whatsoever! | M | 40 | 2 days | 1/18/2009 | 1 | yeast infection | The most intense itching I have ever in my life experienced. | I've had quite a few yeast infections before and this time decided to use monistat to help get rid of it quicker. This was the first time and night of using it and 10 minutes after inserting the creme the itching began. The intensity of it can't even be put into words the discomfort is so severe that it's making me twitch. I took 4 ibuprofens, 2 benadryls, and a hot bath, it's starting to become bearable. Not only should the box warn you of intense itching, it should also tell you how to get the creme out in such cases. NEVER AGAIN, I'd much rather deal with the yeast infection without medicine. | M | 22 | 1 days | 1/4/2010 | 5 | yeast infection after antibiotics | very very mild itching and burning - less than yeast infection | I was afraid to use this after reading the negative comments, but had no problem with it. I suspect those that did were allergic to it and those that had no problems before but did the last time, had developed an allergy to it. My suggestion - try a little of the cream externally first to see your reaction. | F | 69 | 3 days | 11/25/2009 | 5 | Yeast infection | Itching, leaking | I was really terrified to take this after reading some of the comments on here, but decided to go on with taking the monistat 3 ovules. I took my first ovule last night before bed and within about 20 minutes I had pretty intense itching. But that was it. I wasn't doubled over, I didn't feel like I was on fire. It just itched pretty bad. The next morning the itching was somewhat worse than the day before, but on other sites I read that the itching means that the medicine is working. I am about to use my second dose and I feel sooo much better than I did yesterday, the itching and soreness has definitely went away a little. I would have to say the worst part of this whole experience was the leaking that occurred during the night and for the better part of the next morning. | F | 20 | 1 days | 1/7/2010 | 5 | vaginal yeast infection | none. | i had a persistent yeast infection for about 2 1/2 weeks; i was taking AZO yeast because after reading the comments on monistat i was nervous to try it. but eventually i gave in, because the pills were not curing the infection at all--it may have actually gotten worse. i used monistat 3 and it immediately gave relief. i had no terrible side effects, and the infection is gone. | F | 20 | 3 days | 1/14/2010 | 5 | yeast infection | Slight itching right after inserting | Slight itching right after inserting, so I used the creme and that helped. It leaked slightly over night and the next morning after use. But it was very effective! Didn't have any symptoms after that night and used it for all three days. I did have very light bleeding, but could be getting period earlier than expected.. | F | 21 | 3 days | 1/19/2010 | 5 | burning, and itching | mild increase in the burning and itching and some white discharge | This treatment worked very well for me! I took the 3rd dose last night. The side affects wern't bad at all. I was scared about putting the applicators in but they ended up being very easy to use. The itching and burning seems to have all gone away. I would definately recommend this product! | F | 16 | 3 days | 12/14/2009 | 5 | YI Burning and Itching | A little Warmth after applying cream to vulva | Monistat 3 was great for me on nite one i was relieved tremendously by morning after nite two all symptoms were gone others may have experienced lotz of burning due to scratching the irritated skin.....the signs are there so try to catch it before it gets to that point.......this product was great for me! | F | 20 | 3 days | 12/21/2009 | 5 | YEAST INFECTION | INCREDIBLE AND HORRIBLE BURNING AND ITCHING ABOUT 15 OR 20 MINUTES AFTER FIRST APPLICATION | I've only taken my first dose last night but I have used it once before when I was pregnant. The burning sensation is truly terrible and almost unbearable but it does work greatly. The symptoms get milder as the treatment progresses. What helps me get through it is that I keep thinking that the burning sensation is the medication working. Have you noticed that the women who have the most serious and scary and terrible complaints are older women, maybe this has a connection. Don't let these comments discourage you, it works greatly, most good things have a bad side effect and you have to feel bad before you feel better. | F | 23 | 1 days | 1/9/2009 | 5 | mild yeast infection | none, very mild burning the first night | This is my first experiance with yeast infection.I was scared to death reading the experiences of other women for monistat3. I called my dr and begged her to prescribe me the oral medicine, she explained me how this medicine would just deal with the area effected and it is not a good idea to take a medicine orally and get all kinds of harmful chemicals in my blood stream specially when it is not required. I had no choice and i was sobbing badly before trying it as i thought it would hurt. But to my amazement I was totally fine. A very mild burning was there the 1st night and even in morning. My itching was completely gone. Today is my 2nd night and no burning or itching. I think people who had bad experience were maybe allergic to medicine or had a pretty bad infection. Also, maybe they had scratched themselves too much and that caused more burning when medicine was applied. Best of luck and yes please don't be scared. NOT EVERYONE HAS HAD A BAD EXPERIANCE. | F | 31 | 3 days | 2/2/2009 | 5 | Yeast Infection | Mild burning from the vulva cream. | I was on antibiotics for a UTI and soon after I had all the symptoms of a yeast infection. I went and bought the Monistat 3 (ovule form) and read about it on here before I took it. What everyone was saying scared me, but I knew I had to take it. From what it seems, the generic brand of Monistat 3 seems to create a burning and itching sensation more than the actual version. I suggest inserting it as far up as possible for best results and wearing a panty liner or small pad for leakage. People commented on how the cream that comes with it burns and itches horribly. Most woman are putting the cream on broken skin so of course it is going to sting a bit. I only put a little bit on and it barely stung. | F | 18 | 3 days | 2/12/2009 | 5 | Yeast infection | Really Monistat 3 is very good.This is my second experience, using monistat.First time, i used Monistat 7.Monistat 7 is a slow process.i cant adjust the infection for 7 days.So,the 2nd time i used monistat 3,within that 3days, i got relief .It was completely cured. | F | 23 | | 3/30/2009 | 5 | yeast infection | Some burning, but tolerable when compared to the burning/itching of the actual infection. Also the applicator tube (I got the prefilled tubes, NOT the "pill" suppositoriess) were wide and scraped me on the inside - still bleeding a little from that. | I used the Target brand which is manufactured by Perrigo pharmaceuticals. My only complaint is that the applicator tubes have a rough edge and ended up scraping me on the inside when I applied the internal cream, resulting in some bleeding which is still going on. Next time I will use the "pill" suppositories. | F | 34 | 8 days | 7/28/2008 | 5 | Self Diagnosed Yeast Infection | Very little itching, no burning. Nothing any worse than the symptoms of the infection. I had a very little bleeding the morning after but the insert says that you may have that. | When I was in high school I had a very mild yeast infection & don't really remember what I took or how I felt. This is my second one but I caught it at the very start. Before using the first aplication last night I read most of these postings & almost didn't use it because some of the experiences these other women had. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't let it scare you into not using this product. I know everyone reacts to medications differently but talk to your Dr first if you have concerns. Its already working & I'm going to finish the treatment. | F | 23 | 1 days | 6/14/2008 | 5 | Yeast Infection (Soreness/Itching) | Slight burning right after I inserted the ovule. It went away after 5 minutes. | This is my second dose, and I almost feel like I'm back to my old self again. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, maybe you should try Monistat 7. It takes longer but it is a lower dosage. | F | 27 | 2 days | 4/30/2009 | 5 | The last time, Monistat 1 | Ladies, there is another itching problem that happens to us women and that is trichomonas. If Monistat doesn't heip you, ask your doctor to recheck you for that. Believe me, I'm 76, and I've probably had both of these infections more times than you are old. They are a plague for women. I've had to take a lot of antibiotics over the years and each time I end up with the yeast infection. In fact, I am going to have to get some Monistat this week because I am on amoxicillin right now. God bless all of you and get well soon. | Monistat 3 worked for me without any reactions. | F | 76 | 3 days | 7/14/2009 |
MONISTAT 3 (MICONAZOLE NITRATE): This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Miconazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet). Some products also come with a skin cream to be applied to the area around the outside of the vagina. Ask your doctor before using this medication for self-treatment if this is your first vaginal infection. This medication only works for vaginal fungal infections. You may have a different type of infection (such as bacterial vaginosis) and may need a different medication. If you have fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, stomach/abdominal pain, or a bad-smelling vaginal discharge, do not use this medication. Contact your doctor right away because these may be signs of a more serious infection. FDA Approval Date: 1984-08-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)